On April 17, 2009, Ronald E. Ray, aged 44, was killed in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ray's death was among several fatal shootings reported in the city that year, with authorities responding to a rise in gun violence across various neighborhoods. However, details surrounding his homicide remain scarce, and the investigation into his death has not produced further public updates. His passing, like many others that year, added to concerns about escalating crime rates in Indianapolis at the time.